Bluff Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Bluff

Meaning 1 : deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

    Synonyms : bluff out
Meaning 2 : very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

    Example : a bluff headland

    Synonyms : bold,  sheer
Meaning 3 : the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

    Synonyms : four flush
Meaning 4 : a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

Meaning 5 : bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

    Example : a bluff but pleasant manner,a bluff and rugged natural leader

Meaning 6 : frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

Meaning 7 : pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

    Example : his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted

How to Pronounce Bluff

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